February & March 2023

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Monday is Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday). Tuesday is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). February is American Heart Month. March is Red Cross Month.

Presidents? Day: February 20

Observed the third Monday of February, the day honors all former U.S. presidents. Our first president, George Washington, was born February 22, 1732. President Lincoln was born February 12, 1809. Can you name the two other presidents born in February? Hint: WH and RR.

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Mardi Gras: February 21

Since the 2020 Census, the 2021 population of New Orleans (376.971) was down 1.8% as of July 1, 2021. Louisiana was down 0.7% and the U.S. was up 0.2%

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American Heart Month: February

The 2021 American Community Survey estimates there were 712,332 physicians, 122,904 physician assistants, 17,891 radiologists, and 51,318 surgeons in the U.S.

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Red Cross Month: March

The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local data that are critical to emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

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Frozen Food Month & Day: March & March 6
Red Cross Month: March
Ohio 220th Anniversary of Statehood (1803): March 1
Employee Appreciation Day: March 3
International Women's Day: March 8
95th Oscars?/Academy Awards: March 12
Sunshine Week & FOI Day: March 12-18 & March 16
Equal Pay Day: March 14
Pi Day: March 14
Potato Chip Day: March 14
Certified Nurses Day: March 19
National Poultry Day: March 19
National Single Parent Day: March 21
National Agriculture Day & Week: March 21 & March 21-27
World Water Day: March 22
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day: March 29
National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29
National Doctors Day: March 30
NCAA March Madness Final Fours: March 31-April 3

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